Housing at the Groves


Sacred Groves is a small intentional community situated on 10-acres of forest on Bainbridge Island, only ten minutes from the ferry to downtown Seattle. Our purpose is to model a low impact, affordable lifestyle that respects and protects Mother Earth now and for the future.

Sacred Groves community members:

  • Enjoy the privacy of personal space as well as shared time in community with others
  • Share the spacious kitchen & magical Great Room, laundry and bathrooms in the Round House
  • Wander on trails in 10 acres of beautiful woods
  • Share community dinners consisting of organic natural foods– several nights a week
  • Save money on rent, food and utilities because costs are shared by many.
  • Live with interesting, compassionate people with shared values

    • Joining our Community

    As of June 2010 all of our cabins and houses are occupied and we have no space available for new residents.

    LIVING SIMPLY

    “To be satisfied with a little is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares. But a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.”     Akhenaton

    Living at Sacred Groves requires a commitment to downsizing and sharing. There are many good reasons to live more simply, occupy less space, have fewer material possessions. Many people have come to realize that money, big houses, and lots of stuff do not bring bring us fulfillment and meaning. Connection in community and to the natural world does. Here are several links to check out if you are interested in learning more about the many good reasons for living small and simply:

    “Tumbleweed Houses” –examples of tiny charming houses, most of which are smaller than our cabins here at the Groves.

    Small House Society
    Small Living Journal
    Little House on a Small Planet
    Green Home Building
    The Simple Living Network

    We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status, or national origin.